More than 700 additional researchers will be able to pursue their careers in Europe thanks to an extra investment of over 210 million euros in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), one of Europe’s flagship programmes for the development of research careers. This funding forms part of ‘Choose Europe’, the European Commission’s initiative to position the […]
The EU is bolstering research and innovation with an additional €500 million for Horizon Europe
The European Commission has allocated an additional 500 million euros to Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme, for 2026 and 2027. With this additional funding, the total budget now stands at around 14.8 billion euros for the two years. Furthermore, the Commission will broaden the scope of Horizon Europe by including two […]
The EU and Canada secure nearly 220 million euros in pledges for Global Ocean Observation
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at a high-level event held in New York. Held during the High-Level Week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the event brought together heads of […]
‘European Researchers’ Night’: science reaches over a million people in 40 countries
On 25 September 2026, European Researchers’ Night — Europe’s largest event for scientific communication and outreach — will once again highlight the diversity and importance of European research and innovation. The event, which will take place in 40 countries, is expected to welcome over a million visitors of all ages to museums, universities, research institutions […]
The Commission proposes to release €4.2 billion for Hungary and restore its full access to Erasmus and Horizon Europe
The European Commission has proposed to the Council that the protective measures adopted in 2022 against Hungary under the Conditionality Regulation be lifted, as it considers that Hungary has remedied the breaches of the rule of law affecting the EU budget. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission: “Hungary has taken significant steps to […]
The 2026 European Women Innovators Award celebrates visionary women
The European Commission announced the winners of the 12th European Women Innovators Awardat theEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) Summit heldin Brussels. This award recognises the pioneering contributions of women entrepreneurs whose innovations drive progress and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global economy. From groundbreaking advances in healthcare and sustainability to the revolution in space technology and […]
Competition – EIT Introductory Programme
EIT Jumpstarter offers a 7-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators from over 28 countries and territories. The programme supports these innovators in transforming scientific ideas into viable start-ups through training, mentoring and a structured entrepreneurial process that culminates in an international pitch competition. Eligible thematic areas: Participants will develop their ideas within one of six […]
EU celebrates International Mother Language Day, enhancing its commitment to linguistic diversity
This Sunday, 21 February, is International Mother Language Day. The EU is proud of its linguistic diversity: 24 official languages and some 60 regional and minority languages with varying degrees of official recognition throughout our territory. Language is a vital expression of identity and culture, which is why theCultural Compass for Europeaims to preserve this […]
PhD – Electrinal Engineering/ Photonics – Latvia
Institute of Photonics, Electronics and Telecommunications offers PhD position in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe in ANCHOR project “Advanced Network Connectivity using Harmonious Optical and Radio Technologies”. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE grant agreement no 101227604. The research topic of […]